Jozi Street Food Dished Up With Style in Braamies
AfricanDiva’s got the munchies and she knows just where to go to fill the home-cooked yearning – Check out the new restaurant ON ROUTE in Braamfontein
There’s a new-style eatery in Braamfontein that’s uplifting the status and dignity of Jozi’s street food – and the people who enjoy it. It is frequented by South Africans proud of their roots and unwilling to sell out to so-called…
“aspirational” American and European inspired menus.
There’s a daily queue for vetkoek and cappuccino breakfasts (0ver 900 vetkoek sold per day) and loyal customers sit down in the self-service eatery that’s sophisticated yet warm and are offered REAL South African staples like samp, pap. roti’s, dumpling (pot bread) or rice to complement any of the traditional meat dishes on offer.
New Customers are surprised to find old favourites like chakalaka, chicken curry and mogodu (tripe) on the eatery’s menu – food that has traditionally been served by caravans parked on the side of the road and corner cafes marred by security bars, degrading service and dirt and grime to boot.
Every LSM group can afford something to eat and appreciate the quality of the ingredients and care in preparation – oh ja! and the taste is ngca! Take my word for it, I am an addict!!
To quote the owner Jacqueline:
“People ask me if it’s safe here. How much safer can you get than fresh food served from an open kitchen in all the ways you like it? Oh yes, the neighbourhood has great security!”
ON ROUTE 46 Biccard St, cnr Stiemens Braamfontein (011) 403 0268
